Prince William is to save lives when he returns to work next spring as a pilot for an air ambulance rescue team. The Duke of Cambridge will fly both day and night shifts to help victims of serious …

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Prince William is to save lives when he returns to work next spring as a pilot for an air ambulance rescue team.

The Duke of Cambridge will fly both day and night shifts to help victims of serious accidents and medical emergencies, although his work rotation will take into account his royal duties, and his salary will be donated in full to the East Anglia Air Ambulance service.

Prince William will be based at Cambridge Airport and will fly missions in Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, Suffolk and Bedfordshire in the east of England.

He previously worked as a Royal Air Force (RAF) search and rescue pilot, but his active service ended last September.

The charity’s medical director Alistair Wilson says, “He will be looking after patients with conditions that would be horrifying for many and some pilots may not like that very much.”

A Kensington Palace spokesperson adds, “The duke sees this as a true form of public service, helping people in their most difficult times. He regards his work with the RAF search and rescue force as having been an exceptional privilege and the duke wanted to make his own contribution to the outstanding work of the air ambulance service.”

Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, Emma Watson and Kate Moss attend a dinner to celebrate the work of The Royal Marsden hosted by the Duke of Cambridge on May 13, 2014 in Windsor, England.

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Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, Emma Watson and Kate Moss attend a dinner to celebrate the work of The Royal Marsden hosted by the Duke of Cambridge on May 13, 2014 in Windsor, England.

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The Duke of Cambridge, left, speaks with Benedict Cumberbatch at a dinner to celebrate the work of The Royal Marsden at Windsor Castle, England, Tuesday evening, May 13, 2014.

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The Duke of Cambridge, left, speaks with Benedict Cumberbatch at a dinner to celebrate the work of The Royal Marsden at Windsor Castle, England, Tuesday evening, May 13, 2014.

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Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, left, speaks with Ralph Lauren at a dinner to celebrate the work of The Royal Marsden at Windsor Castle, England, Tuesday evening, May 13, 2014.

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Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, left, speaks with Ralph Lauren at a dinner to celebrate the work of The Royal Marsden at Windsor Castle, England, Tuesday evening, May 13, 2014.

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Cate Blanchett (C) and Kate Moss (R) attend a dinner to celebrate the work of The Royal Marsden hosted by the Duke of Cambridge on May 13, 2014 in Windsor, England.

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Cate Blanchett (C) and Kate Moss (R) attend a dinner to celebrate the work of The Royal Marsden hosted by the Duke of Cambridge on May 13, 2014 in Windsor, England.

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Actress Emma Watson arrives for a dinner to celebrate the work of The Royal Marsden hosted by the Duke of Cambridge at Windsor Castle Tuesday May 13, 2014 in Windsor, England.

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Actress Emma Watson arrives for a dinner to celebrate the work of The Royal Marsden hosted by the Duke of Cambridge at Windsor Castle Tuesday May 13, 2014 in Windsor, England.

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Ralph Lauren and Ricky Anne Loew-Beer arrive for a dinner to celebrate the work of The Royal Marsden hosted by the Duke of Cambridge at Windsor Castle Tuesday May 13, 2014 in Windsor, England.

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Ralph Lauren and Ricky Anne Loew-Beer arrive for a dinner to celebrate the work of The Royal Marsden hosted by the Duke of Cambridge at Windsor Castle Tuesday May 13, 2014 in Windsor, England.

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British actress Sophie Turner arrives for a dinner to celebrate the work of The Royal Marsden hosted by Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge at Windsor Castle in Windsor on May 13, 2014.

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British actress Sophie Turner arrives for a dinner to celebrate the work of The Royal Marsden hosted by Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge at Windsor Castle in Windsor on May 13, 2014.

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Actress Helena Bonham-Carter arrives for a dinner hosted by the Duke of Cambridge to celebrate the work of The Royal Marsden, at Windsor Castle, England, Tuesday, May 13, 2014. The Royal Marsden is the largest and most comprehensive cancer centre in Europe, a centre of excellence with an international reputation for ground breaking research and forging new treatments that save lives.

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Actress Helena Bonham-Carter arrives for a dinner hosted by the Duke of Cambridge to celebrate the work of The Royal Marsden, at Windsor Castle, England, Tuesday, May 13, 2014. The Royal Marsden is the largest and most comprehensive cancer centre in Europe, a centre of excellence with an international reputation for ground breaking research and forging new treatments that save lives.

Actress Helena Bonham-Carter arrives for a dinner hosted by the Duke...of Cambridge to celebrate the work of The Royal Marsden, at Windsor...Castle, England, Tuesday, May 13, 2014. The Royal Marsden is the...largest and most comprehensive cancer centre in Europe, a centre of...excellence with an international reputation for ground breaking...research and forging new treatments that save lives.

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Australian actress Margot Robbie poses for photographs as she arrives for a dinner to celebrate the work of The Royal Marsden hosted by Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge at Windsor Castle in Windsor on May 13, 2014.

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Australian actress Margot Robbie poses for photographs as she arrives for a dinner to celebrate the work of The Royal Marsden hosted by Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge at Windsor Castle in Windsor on May 13, 2014.

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British actor Benedict Cumberbatch arrives for a dinner to celebrate the work of The Royal Marsden hosted by Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge at Windsor Castle in Windsor on May 13, 2014.

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British actor Benedict Cumberbatch arrives for a dinner to celebrate the work of The Royal Marsden hosted by Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge at Windsor Castle in Windsor on May 13, 2014.

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Model Cara Delavigne arrives for a dinner to celebrate the work of The Royal Marsden hosted by Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge at Windsor Castle in Windsor on May 13, 2014.

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Model Cara Delavigne arrives for a dinner to celebrate the work of The Royal Marsden hosted by Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge at Windsor Castle in Windsor on May 13, 2014.

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British model Kate Moss (R) and her husband British musician Jamie Hince arrive for a dinner to celebrate the work of The Royal Marsden hosted by Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge at Windsor Castle in Windsor on May 13, 2014.

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British model Kate Moss (R) and her husband British musician Jamie Hince arrive for a dinner to celebrate the work of The Royal Marsden hosted by Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge at Windsor Castle in Windsor on May 13, 2014.

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Chinese actress Zhang Ziyi poses for photographers as she arrives for a dinner to celebrate the work of The Royal Marsden hosted by Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge at Windsor Castle in Windsor on May 13, 2014.

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Australian actress Cate Blanchett arrives for a dinner to celebrate the work of The Royal Marsden hosted by Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge at Windsor Castle in Windsor on May 13, 2014.

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Prince William welcomed a bevy of stars including Cate Blanchett, Kate Moss and Emma Watson to Windsor Castle for a charity gala on Tuesday night.

The Duke of Cambridge invited over 200 notable figures into the royal residence in support of London’s The Royal Marsden hospital, of which he is president.

Among the famous faces who filed into the benefit at Queen Elizabeth II’s residence were Blanchett, Moss, Watson, Cara Delevingne, Benedict Cumberbatch, photographer Mario Testino, Helena Bonham Carter and singer Emeli Sande, who also performed at the event.

Fashion designer Ralph Lauren was the toast of the evening, with the prince revealing the style guru is funding a new state-of-the-art breast cancer research facility at the hospital.

The fashionable evening had one noticible absentee, however – Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge had stayed at home with their son, Prince George.

During the event, Bonham Carter admitted she was nervous about meeting Prince William again after a previous embarrassing encounter.

She told reporters, “The Duke and I met before, along with the Duchess, before they were married, when I was staying on Mustique (island). I got very drunk at one point and I was determined to ask him to be a godfather to my daughter. He quite wisely said no. I admire him. He has got the same grace as both his parents.”

Prince William’s wife Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge dispelled rumors she is pregnant with the couple’s second child on Sunday by sipping on wine during a visit to a vineyard in New Zealand. The …

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Prince William’s wife Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge dispelled rumors she is pregnant with the couple’s second child on Sunday by sipping on wine during a visit to a vineyard in New Zealand.

The couple is currently on a royal tour Down Under and on Saturday, the Prince sparked speculation the new parents were preparing to welcome a sibling for their eight-month-old son Prince George.

As he accepted a knitted shawl as a gift for his son from a well wisher, William said, “You might have to make another one soon,” a comment which prompted rumors suggesting the Duchess was expecting again.

However, Catherine put to rest the baby claims on Sunday as they visited the Amisfield Vineyard, where the royal couple each enjoyed a glass of pinot noir.

Recalling the Duchess’ visit, fellow vineyard visitor Hannah Armstrong from Mudhouse Wines says, “Kate said she hadn’t drunk whilst pregnant with George and although she doesn’t drink much, she was really enjoying the o

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Newborn royal Prince George’s official christening photos have made history by bringing together four generations of present and future British monarchs for a portrait for the first time in over a century.

In the main family shot, taken by fashion photographer Jason Bell, proud great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, sits surrounded by her three future kings – George, Prince William and her son Prince Charles, the current heir to the throne.

The Duke of Edinburgh, George’s mom Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, uncles Prince Harry of Wales and James Middleton, aunt Pippa Middleton, grandparents Carole and Michael Middleton and step-grandmother Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall are also featured in the happy family portrait, which was taken in the morning room at Clarence House in London following the young prince’s christening at the Chapel Royal of St. James’s Palace on Wednesday.

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British royal Prince William came to the rescue when British actor Will Mellor got caught up in a nightclub scuffle.

The future king halted a fight between the 37-year-old actor and another man during an evening out at an exclusive London bar.

Mellor tells Britain’s Daily Star newspaper, “I’m not a violent man but I was in a nightclub and I got into a scuffle with another man. The other person got hold of me from behind and said, “He’s not worth it, Will.” And it was Prince William.

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“And then before I knew it there was a secret service (agent) closing in. They thought I was having a scuffle with him, but I wasn’t. I got thrown out of the club. On the way out I said, ‘Cheers Will’. It still haunts me.”

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British royal Prince William is adamant he will be a hands-on father to his baby son.

The Duke of Cambridge became a first-time dad last month when his wife Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge gave birth to a boy named George.

William has now spoken out about his plans for parenthood, and admits he wants to break with tradition by making sure he is changing diapers himself.

He tells CNN, “If I can do it myself, I’ll do it myself. I’m as independent as I want to be. I don’t like fuss.”

William adds of Prince George, “He’s a little bit of a rascal, I’ll put it that way, so he either reminds me of my brother (Prince Harry) or me when I was younger, I’m not sure… (He is) growing quite quickly actually… And he doesn’t want to go to sleep that much, which is a little bit of a problem… She’s (Catherine is) doing a fantastic job. For me, Catherine, and now little George are my priorities. I think the last few weeks for me have been just a very different emotional experience. Something I never thought I would feel myself… a lot of things affect me differently now.”

The prince also reveals he was relieved his baby boy was so calm during a photocall for the world’s press outside the hospital in the hours after his birth, adding, “I was on such a high about George, and so was Catherine. We were anxious to show him off. As any new parent knows, you’re only too happy to show off your new child… It’s not somewhere I enjoy being (in front of the cameras), but I know the position I’m in (and) it’s nice people wanted to see George. I’m just glad he wasn’t screaming his head off the whole way through.”

The interview is part of a new CNN TV special titled “Prince William’s Passion: New Father, New Hope,” which is due to air in next month.

British royal Prince William has opened up about life as a first-time father, revealing his newborn son Prince George is already keeping his parents occupied full-time. The Duke of Cambridge appeared …

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British royal Prince William has opened up about life as a first-time father, revealing his newborn son Prince George is already keeping his parents occupied full-time.

The Duke of Cambridge appeared at a charity polo match in the U.K. on Saturday, making his first public appearance since he and wife Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge showed off their son following his birth on July 22.

The royal, who scored the winning goal for his team at the event, took time out to discuss his new role as a parent, insisting his young son is already proving a handful for his delighted mom and dad.

Prince William said, “(He) likes to move around a lot. He wriggles a lot. He keeps us on our toes.”

Revealing fatherhood has already started to affect his concentration levels, the royal added, “(I was) in baby mode out there, thinking about nappies. I wasn’t really in the zone.”

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Editors of the website praise the couple’s “solid relationship, flourishing careers, and fantastic family life” for landing them the number one spot every year since 2011, writing, “There hasn’t been another couple who’s been able to dethrone these two. Just when Jay and Bey looked like they were at the tip-top of their game, they went and had a baby. And recorded new albums. And continued to be the highest-paid couple in showbiz. They make it look easy.”

British super-couple Victoria and David Beckham came in at three, ahead of model Gisele Bundchen and sports star Tom Brady in fourth place.

Another pair of Brits round out the top five – Prince William and his pregnant wife Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge.

A spokesman for Britain’s Prince William has slammed the editors of an Italian magazine over plans to publish a bikini photograph of his pregnant wife Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge. Bosses of Chi …

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A spokesman for Britain’s Prince William has slammed the editors of an Italian magazine over plans to publish a bikini photograph of his pregnant wife Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge.

Bosses of Chi magazine have obtained several images of the royal couple enjoying a romantic stroll on a beach during a vacation on a private Caribbean island, and at least one photo is said to feature the Duchess wearing a bikini and proudly displaying her growing baby bump.

The planned publication of the images this week has enraged the royal household, and a spokesman for St James’s Palace has released a statement urging the magazine bosses to think again.

It reads: “We are very disappointed that once again photos of the Duke and Duchess on a private holiday, taken from a distance and without the knowledge of the couple, look likely to be published overseas. This is a clear breach of the couple’s right to privacy.”

The incident comes just five months after Chi bosses published a series of photos of the Duchess topless on holiday in France.